San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch breaks silence on Brandon Aiyuk's return after ACL and MCL tear against Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch breaks silence on Brandon Aiyuk's return after ACL and MCL tear against Kansas City Chiefs (Image via Getty)
The San Francisco 49ers are waiting for the return of one of their best players. Receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a severe knee injury in a game in October 2024 and has not played for months.
Fans have repeatedly been wondering when he would be back and if he has even been recovering. There have also been whispers surrounding whether the team views him as a part of their future. But now, the general manager of the 49ers has finally given some news, live on National TV.
Brandon Aiyuk is doing a 'tremendous job' in recovery, says John Lynch
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, John Lynch, appeared on The Pat McAfee Show, where he was briefly interviewed.
In the interview, John Lynch brought up the recovery of Brandon Aiyuk from his torn ACL and MCL occurred in a Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 20, 2024 and brought his season short.
John Lynch stated, "Brandon's doing a tremendous job coming back. These athletes heal quicker than most people do. He's done a tremendous job." He then stated that the team was proud of Brandon Aiyuk and was looking forward to his return.
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Brandon Aiyuk won't be involved in training camp and won't be a part of games in 2025. John Lynch thinks he will be back later in the year. He will probably start on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
John Lynch talks about his relationship with Brandon Aiyuk after tough 2024
John Lynch also talks about Brandon Aiyuk and their relationship. Brandon Aiyuk signed a 4 yr. $120 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers last year, but their relationship endured a lot last year because of having to go through tough contract talks and Brandon Aiyuk's injury.
While discussing that time, John Lynch said,
Relationships require work. There was some hard stuff. But just like in families, you get through it."
John Lynch also stated that he and Brandon Aiyuk engaged in honest discussions on what they could have done better on each end of the situation.
John Lynch concluded with, "We made a big bet on Brandon. We are thrilled for his return, and we know he will become a huge part of us."
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